Magedara tea brews all time high price
At this week’s Tea Auction conducted on 27 September, an Invoice of the OP grade from Magedara Tea Factory established an All Time Colombo Tea Auction Record Price of Rs. 800 per Kg, bettering the previous record price of Rs. 790 which was recorded at the Auction of 13 September, 2011.
ICTA expands FOSS for Government activities through FOSS4Gov conference
In an endeavour to expand the use of free and open source software (FOSS) in Government service, the ICT Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) has organised a FOSS4Gov conference and the second day (today) of the tripartite event held at the Taj Samudra has been set apart for this conference. ICTA has used FOSS for its major applications such as Lanka Gate and e-Revenue License making major breakthrough in cost saving and agile development for Government. However all the FOSS based activities so far have taken place indoors and this is the first time ICTA is speaking on its FOSS usage in public.
Enhancing Sri Lanka’s economic landscape with e-governance
By Cassandra Mascarenhas
The National Workshop on the UN e-Government Survey Sri Lanka and FOSS4Gov hosted by the ICTA with the strategic partnership of the United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG) commenced yesterday at the Taj Samudra, focusing attention on three inter-related subjects on the three days on which it will be held.
Accessorise with Raspberry at Leather Collection
Sick of the dull mundane accessories that mostly go unnoticed? Ready to be swept off your feet by electric colours that are sure to make the heads turn? Sounds like you are ready for ‘Raspberry’. Buckle your seat belts ladies, because we’re about to take off, and let me tell you, there’s a galaxy of accessories that will bring your repertoire to life!
Cinnamon Grand just got TRUNKED!
Situated in the atmospheric lobby of this prestigious hotel, TRUNK heralds a rare opportunity to savour style in an alluring ambience.
Power Lunch @ The Golden Dragon – Taj Samudra Colombo
The Golden Dragon, specialising in Szechuan and Cantonese style Chinese cuisine at the plush Taj Samudra Hotel in the heart of the city needs no introduction to Colombo.
Britney Spears to open Abu Dhabi F1 concert
US superstar Britney Spears is set to headline the Abu Dhabi F1 concert in November, the organisers behind the event has confirmed.
Gear up to ‘boom bang bang’ tonight with Mohombi!
He delivers dancehall grooves that leave the world tapping to his beats. Just 23, tall as a coconut tree and sporting a smile that stretches across his face, Mohombi is all set to rock Sri Lanka with his music tonight at CH&FC.
Today’s Front Page 30-09-2011
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Happy B’day Karu
Deputy Leader of the United National Party (UNP) Karu Jayasuriya today celebrated his 71st birthday at the residence of a of UNP candidate, down Gemunu Mawatha in Wanathamulla. His birthday was celebrated with the residents of Wanathamulla. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
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